Subtract 40/18 from 16/40
1st number: 16/40, 2nd number: 2 4/18
16/40 - 40/18 is -82/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
40/18 = 40 × 20/18 × 20 = 800/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/360 - 800/360 = 144 - 800/360 = -656/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/45
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